Chapter 149 Kneel down.
The familiar scent of agarwood came, and Pei Jingxu climbed onto the man's neck in panic and rested her head on his shoulder!
Her petite body was shaking like a sieve, as if she was really frightened by the fall just now!
The woman was wearing a light blue gauze dress, like a blooming petal, and she threw herself into the man's arms.
Rong Jianxue held the woman's waist with one hand and protected the back of her head with the other, and looked up at Zhou Qin who was standing at the bow of the boat.
Zhou Qin still stretched out his hand, wanting to grab Pei Jingxu.
——It looks more like an action of pushing someone down.
He stood there in a daze, his gaze moving stiffly and slowly from Pei Jingxu to Rong Jianxue's face.
She met the man's cold and dark eyes.
As if frightened, Pei Jingxu hugged the man's shoulders, her body trembling, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.
Realizing that her behavior was inappropriate, Pei Jingxu hurriedly pushed the man in front of her away and distanced herself from Rong Jianxue.
Rong Jianxue's brows were gloomy, but he said to Jiang Hui behind him, "Bring Zhou Qin here."
Jiang Hui cupped his fists and bowed: "Yes!"
The ship docked.
The originally peaceful Autumn Lake was now gathering many spectators because of several handsome young men in rich clothes.
"What's wrong? What happened?!"
Rong Xuanzhou hurried down from the lower deck of the boat and tidied up his slightly messy clothes.
Beside, Bai Shutong lowered her head shyly. There was some lip balm on her lips, and there was a hint of charm in the corners of her eyes.
Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly: It seems that the two of them were just doing a "good thing".
Jiang Hui escorted Zhou Qin down from the boat.
Zhou Qin had not yet recovered from the shock he had just experienced. He looked dazed, and his eyes were filled with complicated emotions as he looked at Pei Jingxu.
Pei Jingxu had tears in her eyes, her body was trembling slightly, and she didn't even dare to look Zhou Qin in the eye.
Jiang Hui took Zhou Qin down and stood in front of Pei Jingxu, protecting her behind him.
Rong Xuanzhou sensed something was wrong.
——His elder brother’s face looked… so bad.
As cold as ice.
"Brother?" Rong Xuanzhou frowned slightly, glanced at Zhou Qin, and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
Rong Jianxue's eyes were cold. He looked at Zhou Qin in front of him and said in a cold voice, "Kneel down."
Zhou Qin finally realized it belatedly.
He looked at Rong Jianxue, his voice slightly stiff, "Master Master, you have convicted me without asking any questions?"
Rong Jianxue's tone remained unchanged: "Zhou Qin, kneel down."
"I'm not wrong, why should I kneel?"
Rong Xuanzhou, who was standing by, finally reacted and stepped forward, saying, "Brother, is there some misunderstanding? What happened?"
Without even giving Rong Xuanzhou a glance, Rong Jianxue pulled out the sword from Jiang Hui's hand and struck Zhou Qin on the knee!
With a "thump", Zhou Qin lost his strength and fell to the ground!
"Rong Jianxue! How dare you treat me like this? Aren't you afraid of my grandfather—"
"Even if you are a duke or marquis, you should still pay your respects to me according to your official position, not to mention that you were the one who made the mistake first."
"What do you mean?" Zhou Qin's expression changed. He glared at Rong Jianxue with his eyes wide open. "I wasn't the one who pushed Pei off the boat! Why are you blaming me?"
As he spoke, Zhou Qin shouted at Pei Jingxu, "Pei! Tell me the truth!"
Jiang Hui protected Pei Jingxu behind him.
Pei Jingxu had tears in his eyes and his whole body was shaking.
She didn't dare to look Zhou Qin in the eye, but lowered her head to Rong Jianxue, her voice trembling: "My lord, I fell off the bow of the boat by accident. It has nothing to do with General Zhou..."
What he said didn't sound like it was really "irrelevant". It seemed more like he was forced to say this under the tyranny of Zhou Qin!
"Pei!" Zhou Qin's eyes were bloodshot, "You cheated!"
Pei Jingxu was so scared that he hid behind Jiang Hui, lowered his head and dared not say another word.
Rong Xuanzhou finally understood the problem.
He knew about the "grudge" between Zhou Qin and Pei Jingxu at the celebration banquet. Based on Zhou Qin's personality, it was very likely that he pushed Pei Jingxu off the boat.
"Brother, he's from the Duke's Mansion after all. There are many people here, so let him go first..."
"If you dare say another word, you will kneel here too."
Rong Jianxue's tone was cold, and there was no warmth in his eyes.
Bai Shutong stepped forward and said, "Master Master, Zhou Qin just lost his grip for a moment. He didn't do it on purpose..."
——Bai Shutong also thought that Zhou Qin pushed Pei Jingxu off the boat because he wanted to vent his anger for her.
But unfortunately, he was discovered by Rong Jianxue.
Seeing that Bai Shutong thought so, Zhou Qin had no way to defend himself!
He stared at Pei Jingxu behind Jiang Hui, hatred and anger bursting out of his eyes!
In a place where no one noticed, Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly, with the provocation and malice in his eyes undisguised.
This is just the beginning.
How could she let Zhou Qin go so easily?
"It wasn't intentional?" Rong Jianxue said coldly, looking at Bai Shutong in front of him. "I accidentally killed Zhou Qin today, and it wasn't intentional."
Bai Shutong frowned slightly and didn't dare to say anything else.
The people around were looking at the young master of the Duke's Mansion kneeling there, the former devil General Zhou, and they were all talking and whispering.
Throw the longsword back into its scabbard.
Rong Jianxue said in a cold voice, "Kneel here. I will notify the Duke and Marquis to come and take you back personally."
"Rong Jianxue, what do you mean!?" Zhou Qin's face became even darker when he mentioned the Duke.
"I said, I didn't push her, she fell down by herself!" His face flushed and he explained loudly.
The "bad reputation" of this former devil has long been heard by everyone in the capital. No matter how much he explains about what happened today, no one will believe him.
"Jiang Hui, look at him."
"yes."
Rong Jianxue then raised his eyes and swept his gaze over Rong Xuanzhou and Bai Shutong.
He just glanced at them, then turned around and walked away.
Seeing this, Rong Xuanzhou frowned slightly and hurriedly followed with Bai Shutong.
Pei Jingxu looked at Zhou Qin kneeling on the ground, his eyes full of contempt and disdain.
Zhou Qin stared at Pei Jingxu who was standing in front of him, his face gloomy and resentful.
Jiang Hui, who was standing by, thought Pei Jingxu was afraid and quickly spoke to comfort her: "Don't worry, Madam. The young master is here, he won't dare to retaliate against you."
Pei Jingxu pretended to wipe away the non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Thank you, Guard Jiang. I was really scared just now..."
Jiang Hui laughed innocently and scratched his head: "Don't be afraid, Madam, the young master will support you."
Pei Jingxu glanced at Zhou Qin and raised his eyebrows slightly: "My Lord, you treat me so well..."
It was obvious that these words were meant for Zhou Qin to hear.
After saying this, Pei Jingxu turned and left without even looking at Zhou Qin.
Zhou Qin knelt there and tried to stand up: "Pei Jingxu, stop right there!"
But before he could stand up, Jiang Hui, who was standing beside him, placed his scabbarded sword against Zhou Qin's shoulder: "General Zhou, I'm sorry."
The voice behind him became quieter.
Pei Jingxu curled her lips slightly, lifted her skirt and walked in the direction Rong Jianxue left.
Rong Jianxue didn't wait for her.
So when Pei Jingxu returned to Rong Mansion alone, he saw Rong Xuanzhou kneeling in the ancestral hall. He heard that Bai Shutong was under house arrest and was not allowed to leave the west courtyard.
Hongyao was waiting at the gate of the mansion. When she saw Pei Jingxu, she whispered, "Miss, the eldest master asked you to go to the study to see him."
Pei Jingxu nodded: "I understand."
One person walked to the study in the east courtyard.
Pei Jingxu bowed slightly to the man at the table: "Sir."
Rong Jianxue's eyes were cold and her emotions were unclear: "Speak."
Pei Jingxu looked puzzled: "Say...what?"
Rong Jianxue raised her eyes and said, "Tell me how you fell off the boat."
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